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Chapter 29-Douche Bags & Dragons

Jamie's Pov

We made our way to the cafeteria while Kaylin went on about some girl and how he almost got lucky.I stared ahead and just pretended to listen like I always did. Although when the sound of his voice was no longer annoying me I turned to look at him but he was gone. I looked down the hall only to find Kaylin all over some girl.
"He can't be controlled",Adam's voice was knowing.
"Look who's talking", I shrugged.
"You're not still angry with me are you?",Adam asked frowning.
"No man, I mean I do hate what you did but I could never hate you",I explained.
" Who said anything about hating me?", he laughed
"According to Penelope, Mia does", I laughed.
" Oh you don't have to convince me, I already know that. "
"You're going to be at my game on Friday right?", I asking changing the subject.
" Yes, my boy's playing first line. Aria and I will definitely be there", Adam said eagerly but then realised what he had just said.
"Aria? Are you two a thing now?", I asked instinctively.
" No, we just hang I guess. "
"Hang or bang?", I laughed.
" Shut up man", Adam laughed naturally.
"Whatever man, you know I'm funny. "
"The funniest, oh I meant to ask how's your mom, I saw her the other day at the hospital. She told me she's been getting double shifts and stuff", Adam said concerned.
"She's good thanks,I think there's a lack of nurses over at city hospital so she has to work most of the shifts", I tried to explain.
"And your dad? How is he?", Adam asked more concerned than before.
"He's Satan how do you think he is? ", I smirked and shook my head.
" I'm being serious Jamie", Adam stated as if I wasn't.
"I don't know man, I overheard him and my mother talking about moving the other day and I really don't want it to come to that. We just got here", I explained.
" What? No! You guys can't leave just yet, in fact you can't leave at all. We have to finish senior year together and I have to watch you become quarterback ", Adam said proudly.
" I know man, and Mia", I shrugged which was actually the only reason I cared to stay in Oregon.
"That's crazy man, what are you going to do if it comes to that", Adam asked curiously.
" I really don't want to find out,Adam.I really don't. "

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I sat at the kitchen counter trying to recall all the assignments I had due while Jonah was sleeping, it was the only time I had peace.He was the most annoying child in existence, I wish he didn't exist.
Jared was upstairs and I could hear him listening to his EDM music which I hated. What's the point of music with no lyrics? Lyrics were everything. The story. The emotion of the music. I sighed.
Jared and I were so different, but I guess that's why we're brothers. Our differences make us who we are.
I stood up realising that I could no longer hear the screams of Jonah the devil worshiper.

"The children aren't home yet?", my father's voice echoed and I heard the front door close.

" They should be, it's quite late", my mother's voice was soft when she spoke.

I glanced down at my watch, I didn't even realise it was time for them to be home and I didn't know he was fetching her today either.

"I need to speak with you, it's important",he said sternly.

I kept silent so I could listen to what he was about to say.

"Is that why you fetched me today Grayson? ", I heard her ask him.

Silence.

" Is it about your relocation? "

"We'll discuss that over dinner, I'm taking you out. I'll leave money with the children to get take out", he replied.

My mother entered the kitchen.

" Jamie, how was school? ", she said not expecting to see me, she kissed me on the forehead to hide her surprise.

"Hey, mom. It was eventful", I smiled a little.

" Take care of your brothers tonight ", I heard my father's voice and then he entered the kitchen while loosening the tie around his neck.

" Are you guys going out? ", I inquired.

" Yes, I'm taking your mother to dinner, you guys can order pizza or something."

"Okay."

"That will be all", my father said as he turned to leave the kitchen.

I took a deep breath and followed him not turning to let my mother know anything.He was headed to his study but he must have realised I was trailing him because he turned and we came face to face. I noticed how alike we looked.

"Would you like a word, Jamie?", he asked uninterested.

"Yes, actually if you don't mind", I replied clearing my throat.

"I don't have much time boy, I have much to do", he said in a serious tone.

"I just wanted to let you know that the first game of the season is on Friday, I'm playing first line", I shrugged.

"First line?"

"Yes, I'm officially an Ashwood Dragon, I was hoping you'd come to the game", I smiled.

He was quiet. I couldn't read the expression on his face. It was as if he wanted to say something but he couldn't. It took him a moment, he looked down and then spoke.

"I was an Ashwood dragon once. My father had a temporary job here in Ashwood so we lived here for a while. I only finished my eleventh grade year at Ashwood but it was the best experience of my life."

"Seriously?", I asked in shock.

" Yes, I was the quarterback. I got offered a scholarship after my final year but I decided to apply for the national Guard. "

"Is that why you wanted me to go to Ashwood? "

"I'll see if I can make it for the game", my father said as he turned and disappeared into his study.